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Paso Robles Zinfandel

8.785 ratings
8.89 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This wine is a medium-dark purple in the glass. Aromas of brambly cherry are adorned with anise, leather, pepper and clove notes. On the palate there is red fruit and oak spice with a savory coffee angle. The tannins are firm and the acidity is fresh. A lengthy finish leaves the savory aspect strongest. Pair with any beef or pork, or even a dish based in tomato sauce.

This wine is a medium-dark purple in the glass. Aromas of brambly cherry are adorned with anise, leather, pepper and clove notes. On the palate there is red fruit and oak spice with a savory coffee angle. The tannins are firm and the acidity is fresh. A lengthy finish leaves the savory aspect strongest. Pair with any beef or pork, or even a dish based in tomato sauce.

Dec 28th, 2023
Lori Mike

2012 Vintage. Pours garnet in color with translucent edges. ON THE NOSE: Cherry pie, brown spices and chocolate. ON THE PALATE: raspberry plum and milk chocolate. Alcohol on the finish. (Hot finish) medium (-) body for a Zin. Medium (-) finish.

2012 Vintage. Pours garnet in color with translucent edges. ON THE NOSE: Cherry pie, brown spices and chocolate. ON THE PALATE: raspberry plum and milk chocolate. Alcohol on the finish. (Hot finish) medium (-) body for a Zin. Medium (-) finish.

Jul 9th, 2017
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.6

Solid effort and pleasing wine but not terribly long finish.

Solid effort and pleasing wine but not terribly long finish.

Feb 7th, 2016
Lori Mike

Pours merlot in color. ON THE NOSE: blackberry, spice and a hint of eucalyptus. ON THE PALATE: dark berry with some spice on the end. A very soft #Zin Medium body medium finish.

Pours merlot in color. ON THE NOSE: blackberry, spice and a hint of eucalyptus. ON THE PALATE: dark berry with some spice on the end. A very soft #Zin Medium body medium finish.

Nov 18th, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.7

High toned food friendly

High toned food friendly

Jun 30th, 2015
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.6

Good balance. Deep aromas/flavors.

Good balance. Deep aromas/flavors.

Mar 3rd, 2015
Randy Fuller

Bright cherry, raspberry with black pepper on nose. Palate is cheerfully fruity with a good streak of minerals. Great acidity. Fantastic burger wine.

Bright cherry, raspberry with black pepper on nose. Palate is cheerfully fruity with a good streak of minerals. Great acidity. Fantastic burger wine.

Jan 15th, 2015
Emilie Reas

Not mind-blowing, but balanced Zin on par with the price. Dark fruits with notable leather/oak, tannins and acidity.

Not mind-blowing, but balanced Zin on par with the price. Dark fruits with notable leather/oak, tannins and acidity.

Jul 29th, 2018
Sue Mohle

Alittle bitter

Alittle bitter

Jul 11th, 2014
Natacha Krzesaj

Nice blueberry notes, not too dry.

Nice blueberry notes, not too dry.

Jul 23rd, 2017